Reverse Osmosis
At Lakeside we have a wide and varied range of water filters and water purifiers, these can be used for a number of applications including filtering drinking water, aquatics and a whole list of commercial applications, the systems we have are very versatile and diverse and very effective.
About Water
Approximately 70% of the human body is water, but this amount of water needs only to decrease by a few percent for dehydration to occur. Water is used by the body to lubricate the joints and eyes, aids digestion, flushes out waste toxins and keeps skin healthy.
When the normal water content of the body is reduced dehydration occurs. Even mild dehydration of just 1% to 2% can affect the body causing it to work less efficiently.
Signs of dehydration include:
- Dry mouth
- Chapped or dry lips
- Dry eyes
- Headaches
- Light Headedness
- Dizziness
- Tiredness
- Confusion and Irritability
- Loss of appetite
Water from the body is lost through sweat, urine and breathing and by not drinking enough fluid everyday water loss is not being replaced.
To prevent dehydration the Foods Standard Agency FSA recommends that people living in the United Kingdom should drink 1 – 2 litres (6-8 glasses) of water every day and if exercising or during hot weather this amount should be increased.
Wherever it goes, water will dissolve and absorb the materials around it until it has reached saturation point, constantly renewing the contaminants it contains on its never ending circulation.
At all stages of the hydrological cycle water is exposed to pollutants, both natural and organic, all which will affect the taste, quality and standard of the water.
During precipitation water quickly absorbs glasses from the atmosphere surrounding it, changing the contents of the water which may now include :
- Carbon Dioxide
- Industrial Emissions
- Carbon Monoxide
- Sulphuric Acids
As the water nears the ground it is exposed to other contaminants such as:
- Spores
- Bacteria
- Lead
- Emissions and other airborne particles
Much of this mixture falls into the world’s oceans or is evaporated back into the atmosphere but that which lands on earth is used to replenish underground water aquifers and surface water supplies.
Whilst the earth’s crust filters some of the contaminants from water, it is now exposed to the pathogens, pollutants and minerals that are contained below the surface.
- Limestone
- Magnesium
- Iron
- Sulphates
- Chlorides
- Pesticides
- Nitrates
Your water supplier is keen to ensure that the water reaches you in an adequate standard, however other chemicals are now added. Some elements are to enhance the water; some are to clean it whilst others linger in the water as by-products of these processes.
- Chlorine
- Fluoride
- Disinfection by-products such as bromate or chloroform
- Cryptosporidium
Hard water
Hard water is a mixture of calcium and magnesium – these elements combined form a scale which causes pipes to fur up and scale to collect in kettles, electric irons and washing machines, dishwashers. If scale collects on heating elements it shortens their appliance life and makes appliances less efficient. It is also difficult to work up a lather from soaps and washing up liquids and can leave tide marks on sinks, baths, showers and toilets.
Lakeside Filter & Purifier Range
The Stream
The simplest in home plumbing drinking water systems with the added benefit of DIY Installation, being of steam lined design and consisting of minimal components, the Stream is the favourable choice of space saving, under sink, filtration systems with low running costs and is space saving.
Because the water varies around the country, the stream has a choice of two system options: one for soft water areas and the other for hard water areas. Both systems remove bad taste, odour, chlorine with the option for hard water areas having built in scale control.
Installation
The Simplicity of the Stream makes this system a popular choice and ideal for the DIY enthusiast. Installation requires no shutting off of the water supply or cutting of pipes, hence an easy DIY Installation for yourself or your installer. The system comes with step by step instructions.
Replacement Filters
The filter cartridge in this system requires replacing at regular intervals. Cartridges are fitted with push fit connectors ensuring simple cartridge changes. Cartridges can be purchased from Lakeside and we can either post them on a scheduled basis or alternatively we offer a filter change service whereby an engineer would visit to change the filter.
- Cartridge Change Time 5 Minutes
- Cartridge Life Time Expectancy 6 Months
- DIY Installation Time 1 Hour
- Cartridge Codes ASF1 for Soft Water Areas or ASF2 for Hard Water Areas
The Stream Model
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The Waterway
The Waterway is a simple in home plumbing drinking water system that it plumbed inline and consists of a housing with cartridge and tap. The Waterway is a very popular model due to its construction and use and again is space saving, under sink system with low running costs.
Because the water varies around the country, the Waterway has a choice of two system options : one for soft water areas and the other for hard water areas. Both systems remove bad taste, odour, chlorine with the option for hard water areas having built in scale control.
Installation
The Waterway comes with a simple housing design which the cartridge fits in to, this is installed on the inlet pipework and connected to a faucet. Again an ideal system for the DIY enthusiast. Installation requires shutting off of the water supply and cutting into pipes. The system comes with step by step instructions.
Replacement Filters
The filter cartridge in this system requires replacing at regular intervals. Cartridges are fitted by removing the housing bowl and inserting the cartridges simply. Cartridges can be purchased from Lakeside and we can either post them on a scheduled basis or alternatively we offer a filter change service whereby an engineer would visit to change the filter.
Cartridge Change Time 15 Minutes
Cartridge Life Time Expectancy 6 Months/ 12 Months
DIY Installation Time 30 Minutes
Cartridge Codes AWF1 for Soft Water Areas or AWF2 for Hard Water Areas
The Waterway Model
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The Rapid
This ergonomically designed drinking system incorporates a rapid change cartridge feature and has the added benefit of DIY installation. Making it an all round user friendly option. The Rapid is a smart, compact system, with integral bracket and few components, designed to take up minimal under sink space whilst still being robust and versatile. The rapid comes with a faucet ready to dispense filtered drinking water.
Because the water varies around the country, the Rapid has a choice of three options: one for all round applications (designed all to tackle cryptosporidium, cysts and lead and the second for soft water areas and the other for hard water areas. All systems remove bad taste, odour, and chlorine with the option for hard water areas having built in scale control.
Installation
The Rapid comes with a head and cartridge which fits in to, this is installed on the inlet pipework and connected to a faucet. Again an ideal system for the DIY enthusiast. Installation requires shutting off of the water supply and cutting into pipes. The system comes with step by step instructions.
Replacement Filters
The filter cartridge in this system requires replacing at regular intervals. Cartridges are fitted by removing the cartridge in a twist lock movement, it couldn’t be simpler and inserting the new cartridges simply. Cartridges can be purchased from Lakeside and we can either post them on a scheduled basis or alternatively we offer a filter change service whereby an engineer would visit to change the filter.
Cartridge Change Time 3 Minutes
Cartridge Life Time Expectancy 6 Months
DIY Installation Time 1 Hour
Cartridge Codes ARF1 for All round / ARF2 for Soft Water Areas /ARF3 for Hard Water.
The Rapid Model
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Reverse Osmosis Purifying Systems
Providing the ultimate pure water, the reverse osmosis drinking water system is designed to improve the quality of drinking water beyond that of popular carbon devised systems.
The operation of reverse osmosis systems includes filter housings containing specialist filter cartridges or membranes which systematically clean the water passing through it with the purified end result being stored in a tank and drawn off for use via a separate tap. This process not only sediment, bad taste, odour and chlorine but also unwanted salts and dissolved minerals (TDS) such as fluoride, nitrate, calcium, magnesium as well as cysts and a variety of metals.
This system will require installation from a professional plumber or a very competent DIY person and will also require on going maintenance and filter and membrane changes.
There are 6 Reverse Osmosis systems within the Lakeside range all with varying features and benefits but all very popular models and complete as systems.
The Spectrum
A neat compact unit complete with membrane and filters, the Spectrum will produce a good quality purified drinking water with ease. The installation is very minimal and therefore makes the spectrum an ideal system for the competent DIY Enthusiast. The System comes complete with a faucet tap ready to deliver lovely filtered water and step by step installations instructions. The system is a basic Ro but very popular and reliable.
Replacement Filters
The filter cartridges and membrane in this system requires replacing at regular intervals. Cartridges and membrane changes couldn’t be simpler and inserting the new cartridges will ensure the system is ready to begin again. Cartridges and membranes can be purchased from Lakeside and we can either post them on a scheduled basis or alternatively we offer a filter change service whereby an engineer would visit to change the filter and membrane and sterilise the system.
Cartridge Change Time 30 Minutes
Cartridge Life Time Expectancy 6 Months Cartridges / 18 – 36 Months Membrane
DIY Installation Time 1 Hour
Cartridge Codes SP1 / SP2 / SP3 / Membrane = SPM
The Lakeside Spectrum Ro Model
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The Waterlight Standard
A neat compact unit complete with membrane and filters, the Waterlight Standard will produce a good quality purified drinking water with ease. The installation is very minimal and therefore makes the Waterlight Standard an ideal system for the competent DIY Enthusiast. The System comes complete with a faucet tap ready to deliver lovely filtered water and step by step installations instructions. The system is a basic Ro but very popular and reliable. Waterlight Systems produce good capacity of water dependent upon water pressure /conditions and temperature.
Replacement Filters
The filter cartridges and membrane in this system requires replacing at regular intervals. Cartridges and membrane changes couldn’t be simpler and inserting the new cartridges will ensure the system is ready to begin again. Cartridges and membranes can be purchased from Lakeside and we can either post them on a scheduled basis or alternatively we offer a filter change service whereby an engineer would visit to change the filter and membrane and sterilise the system.
Cartridge Change Time 30 Minutes
Cartridge Life Time Expectancy 6 Months Cartridges / 18 – 36 Months Membrane
DIY Installation Time 1 Hour
Cartridge Codes WL1 / WL2 / WL3 / Membrane = WLM
The Waterlight Standard
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The Waterlight Permeate
A neat compact unit complete with membrane and filters, the Waterlight Permeate will produce a good quality purified drinking water with ease. The installation is very minimal and therefore makes the Waterlight Permeate an ideal system for the competent DIY Enthusiast. The System comes complete with a faucet tap ready to deliver lovely filtered water and step by step installations instructions. The system is a basic Ro but very popular and reliable. Waterlight Systems produce large capacities dependent upon water pressures, conditions and temperature.
The Waterlight Permeate comes with a pumping system in order to affect a fast and efficient filling of the storage tank, even with low pressure.
Replacement Filters
The filter cartridges and membrane in this system requires replacing at regular intervals. Cartridges and membrane changes couldn’t be simpler and inserting the new cartridges will ensure the system is ready to begin again. Cartridges and membranes can be purchased from Lakeside and we can either post them on a scheduled basis or alternatively we offer a filter change service whereby an engineer would visit to change the filter and membrane and sterilise the system.
Cartridge Change Time 30 Minutes
Cartridge Life Time Expectancy 6 Months Cartridges / 18 – 36 Months Membrane
DIY Installation Time 1 Hour
Cartridge Codes WP1 / WP2 / WP3 / Membrane = WLM
The Waterlight Permeate
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The Waterlight Booster
A neat compact unit complete with membrane and filters, the Waterlight Booster will produce a good quality purified drinking water with ease. The installation is very minimal and therefore makes the Waterlight Booster an ideal system for the competent DIY Enthusiast. The System comes complete with a faucet tap ready to deliver lovely filtered water and step by step installations instructions. The system is a basic Ro but very popular and reliable. Waterlight Systems produce large capacities dependent upon water pressures, conditions and temperature.
The Waterlight Booster comes with a pumping system necessary when the water pressure is less that 2.1 bar in order to effect a fast and efficient production of purified water.
Replacement Filters
The filter cartridges and membrane in this system requires replacing at regular intervals. Cartridges and membrane changes couldn’t be simpler and inserting the new cartridges will ensure the system is ready to begin again. Cartridges and membranes can be purchased from Lakeside and we can either post them on a scheduled basis or alternatively we offer a filter change service whereby an engineer would visit to change the filter and membrane and sterilise the system.
Cartridge Change Time 30 Minutes
Cartridge Life Time Expectancy 6 Months Cartridges / 18 – 36 Months Membrane
DIY Installation Time 1 Hour
Cartridge Codes WB1 / WB2 / WB3 / Membrane = WLM
The Waterlight Booster
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The Waterlight X Ro
A boxed and neat compact unit complete with membrane and filters, the Waterlight X Ro is housed Reverse Osmosis System, ideal for applications where an reverse osmosis system is required but may need to be installed on a work surface or where it is visible.
The Waterlight X RO will produce a good quality purified drinking water with ease. The installation is very minimal and therefore makes the Waterlight X RO an ideal system for the competent DIY Enthusiast. The System comes complete with a faucet tap ready to deliver lovely filtered water and step by step installations instructions. The system is a basic Ro but very popular and reliable. Waterlight Systems produce large capacities dependent upon water pressures, conditions and temperature.
The Waterlight X RO comes with a pumping system necessary when the water pressure is less that 2.1 bar in order to effect a fast and efficient production of purified water.
Replacement Filters
The filter cartridges and membrane in this system requires replacing at regular intervals. Cartridges and membrane changes couldn’t be simpler and inserting the new cartridges will ensure the system is ready to begin again. Cartridges and membranes can be purchased from Lakeside and we can either post them on a scheduled basis or alternatively we offer a filter change service whereby an engineer would visit to change the filter and membrane and sterilise the system.
Cartridge Change Time 30 Minutes
Cartridge Life Time Expectancy 6 Months Cartridges / 18 – 36 Months Membrane
DIY Installation Time 1 Hour
Cartridge Codes WX1 / WX2 / WX3 / Membrane = WLM
The Waterlight X RO Models
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The Merlin
Will produce Up to 4,000 litres per day of purified water, requires no pump or electricity, on demand without the need for water storage. The system is extremely popular.
A neat unit complete with membrane and filters, the Merlin is ideal for most domestic applications where an reverse osmosis system is required.
The Merlin will produce a good quality purified drinking water with ease. The installation is very minimal and therefore makes it the perfect unit for a DIYer The System comes complete ready to deliver lovely filtered water and step by step installations instructions. The system is a luxury Ro.
Replacement Filters
The filter cartridges and membrane in this system requires replacing at regular intervals. Cartridges and membrane changes couldn’t be simpler and inserting the new cartridges will ensure the system is ready to begin again. Cartridges and membranes can be purchased from Lakeside and we can either post them on a scheduled basis or alternatively we offer a filter change service whereby an engineer would visit to change the filter and membrane and sterilise the system.
Cartridge Change Time 30 Minutes
Cartridge Life Time Expectancy 6 Months Cartridges / 18 – 36 Months Membrane
DIY Installation Time 1 Hour
Cartridge Codes MR1 / MR2 / Membrane = MRM
The Merlin Model
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Taps
Taps have become an easy item to replace in a kitchen to gain an immediate visual improvement, at a relatively economical price. The Lakeside range of drinking water systems have a selection of taps to accommodate the dispensing of filter water, a variety of styles and sizes to suite all applications.
The Faucet Tap
Colours : Chrome, Brushed Chrome, White, Black, Cream
The Lever Tap
Colours : Stainless Steel
The Button Tap
Colours : Stainless Steel
The Filter Plus Mixer
Colours : Chrome, Matt Chrome, Brushed Nickel
The Filter Plus Dual Lever Tap
Colours : Chrome, Matt Chrome
The Filter Plus Dual Cross Tap
Colours : Chrome, Matt Chrome, Brushed Nickel
The Pallas Tap
Colours : Chrome, Brushed Chrome, White, Beige, Bronze, Copper, Terre De France
The Tap Ranges
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The 3 way Tap Range
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Other Filter Systems Available:
Ametek
Ametek Models
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Kinetico
Kinetico MAC 7000 & 7500 Models
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The Kinetico 2020C Rental
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The Kinetico K2 Model
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The Kinetico K5 Model
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